Do You Like Grasshoppers & Chapati?

Do You Like Grasshoppers & Chapati? is a culturally rich children’s book that explores food, curiosity, diversity, language, and African cultural experiences through playful storytelling and engaging conversations.

PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK

This resource encourages curiosity, cultural appreciation, communication, and open-minded thinking. It helps children explore differences respectfully while strengthening literacy, vocabulary, and conversational skills through culturally relevant storytelling.

USING THIS RESOURCE AS LEARNING TOOL

1. Read the story interactively with children and encourage participation throughout the reading experience.
2. Pause throughout the story to discuss foods, traditions, cultures, and experiences from different communities.
3. Encourage learners to describe foods, tastes, smells, and experiences using their own words.
4. Facilitate classroom or home discussions around curiosity, respect, diversity, and cultural identity.
5. Extend learning through drawing, storytelling, vocabulary, writing, or cultural sharing activities.
6. Revisit the story regularly to strengthen oral language, literacy comprehension, and cultural awareness.